What is the fastest F1 tire change?
Max Verstappen took the win at this weekend’s action-packed Brazilian Grand Prix, but his victory isn’t the only thing worth celebrating. His pit crew at Red Bull Racing walked away with a new record for fastest pitstop, taking just 1.82 seconds to fit four new tires to the Dutch driver’s RB15.
What is the record time for changing the tires in a Formula One car?
1.82 seconds
The official world record belongs to Aston Martin’s Red Bull’s F1 team with 1.82 seconds during the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix. The pit crew changed all of the four tyres of Max Verstappen car in 1.82 magical seconds. He went on finish first in that Grand Prix.
How long does it take to change an F1 TYRE?
1.88 seconds
This new record occurred during the German Grand Prix this last weekend with Max Vertappen’s Formula One car. The Youtube video itself is just seven seconds long but the actual tyre changing job takes just 1.88 seconds.
How much does F1 tires cost?
Tires cost around $3,000. During a single race, a team can go through many sets of tires, depending on conditions. Dry tires, wet tires, and intermediate tires are always on standby for various weather conditions. Each time a car enters the pit lane, the team switches the tires.
How much do F1 pit crews get paid?
Formula 1 Pit Crew Members Salaries
| Personnel | Per Race | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Chief | $10,000 | $1 Million |
| Refueling Person | $5,000 | $350,000 |
| Tyre Changers | $5,000 | $350,000 |
| Tyre Carriers | $3,500 | $270,000 |
Are F1 pit crews engineers?
They are mechanics, they build the car and service it. They volunteer to be part of the pit crew and will be assigned a specific position within the pit crew. ie. front left wheel ON.